1st Generation Dodge Cummins 89-93 Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with Rotary Injection Pumps

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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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1992 inter cooled gen 1 cummins fuel plate slid ahead. Producing 19 lbs boost.

I plan on turning fuel pin to steepest ramp mad rotating dial I
On fuel pump. I also want to upgrade turbo so I have a waste gate to help keep exhaust temps down. What turbo would be best to go to 4" exhaust, hx 35 or hx 40?
 
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 12:22 AM
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im confused!! 1st gen?? fuel plate?
 
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 02:51 AM
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HX35s are $100-200 used.... and mine has been a significant improvement. Dunno where you'd get a cheap HX40.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by novapat
im confused!! 1st gen?? fuel plate?
Do I have my years mixed up? My dad said he took the truck few years ago to deisel mech and had the fuel plate on the pump slid ahead to allow more fuel to increase hp

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HX35s are $100-200 used.... and mine has been a significant improvement. Dunno where you'd get a cheap HX40.
Do you have 4" exhaust? Or still stock exhaust?
 

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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 07:35 AM
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A first gen doesn't have a fuel plate like a 2nd gen. maybe the pump was turned up??
 
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by crashmarvin

Do you have 4" exhaust? Or still stock exhaust?
I have the front half of 4" Diamond Eye kit installed.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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Might of turned in the fuel screw to the collar. Could be enough of a differnce to make 19psi.

Isnt stock like 12?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2013 | 12:34 PM
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Yeah we were only getting 11-12 lbs boost prior to him taking it to mech. I get 19 now but doing any hauling or just getting on it egt's fly right up to 11-1200. I've been told turbo upgrade and 4" exhaust will be a big help. Just trying to figure out which turbo would work best and for right price. The more and more research I do. Thinking about changing out fuel pin installing 100 hp injectors and doing turbo. Any recommendations? Would I have to add a boost pump to go to that size injectors?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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Seems kinda hot for a IC truck. Should give it some timing if that hasnt been already been done.


Id stay away from most aftermarket fuel pins. They have to much travel and will stick and make the oring leak.

Depending on how much power you want, a he351 would do pretty good. Its a little more $ then a hx35. Most hx 40's arent that much a upgrade over a 35. A super 40 would be better.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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Now when you say fuel screw what one exactly are you referring to. The one on the back side of the injection pump or the screw that is on the afc housing that allows fuel pin travel?
 
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